Volunteer: Women's Career MentorPlease visit our website to fill out the volunteer interest form if you would like to participate in this opportunity: https://www.vtworksforwomen.org/support/volunteer/career-mentor Objective – Vermont Works for Women provides career services free of charge to women seeking employment advice. The goal of our career services is to empower women to find and keep jobs that meet their needs. We match volunteer career mentors with women clients based on what type of advice they are seeking or based on the client’s industry-specific interests. Key Responsibilities – After receiving an initial orientation and career resource handbook, career mentors will be paired to meet one-on-one with a client for a scheduled period of time. The career services we provide include, but aren’t limited to, Job search planning Writing resumes and cover letters Practicing for interviews Networking support Professional etiquette advice Job shadowsAs a volunteer career mentor, you will have the opportunity to assist clients with any employment skill(s) of your choice. There is no need to be an expert in any subject. We will provide a virtual orientation for new volunteers and a collection of resources on employment skills. Qualifications – We are looking for women or gender non-conforming individuals to serve as career mentors. Five or more years of workforce experience is preferred. We are excited to build a network of volunteers with a wide variety of career backgrounds in varied industries. We want to develop this network to increase our reach across the state and cultivate a knowledge base across many industries. Location – Virtual (must be Vermont-based) Time Commitment – This volunteer opportunity is completely flexible. Career mentors can meet once with a client, on a regular basis, or anywhere in between. Agency: Vermont Works for Women Please visit our website to fill out the volunteer interest form if you would like to participate in this opportunity: https://www.vtworksforwomen.org/support/volunteer/career-mentor Objective – Vermont Works for Women provides career services free of charge to women seeking employment advice. The goal of our career services is to empower women to find and keep jobs that meet their needs. We match volunteer career mentors with women clients based on what type of advice they are seeking or based on the client’s industry-specific interests. Key Responsibilities – After receiving an initial orientation and career resource handbook, career mentors will be paired to meet one-on-one with a client for a scheduled period of time. The career services we provide include, but aren’t limited to, Job search planning Writing resumes and cover letters Practicing for interviews Networking support Professional etiquette advice Job shadowsAs a volunteer career mentor, you will have the opportunity to assist clients with any employment skill(s) of your choice. There is no need to be an expert in any subject. We will provide a virtual orientation for new volunteers and a collection of resources on employment skills. Qualifications – We are looking for women or gender non-conforming individuals to serve as career mentors. Five or more years of workforce experience is preferred. We are excited to build a network of volunteers with a wide variety of career backgrounds in varied industries. We want to develop this network to increase our reach across the state and cultivate a knowledge base across many industries. Location – Virtual (must be Vermont-based) Time Commitment – This volunteer opportunity is completely flexible. Career mentors can meet once with a client, on a regular basis, or anywhere in between. Agency: Vermont Works for Women Need Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 05404 Allow Groups: No |